Engineering Internship Summer 2027

Progressive Design; Midlothian (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Design, Inc. is seeking Engineering Interns for the summer of 2027 in Midlothian, VA (Richmond, VA area). This paid internship focuses on job shadowing, client site visits and design engineering projects in a heavy industrial setting.

We hire the best in Engineering & Design, offering hands-on experience, training and a path to growth within a family-owned firm established in 1986. Applicants should be juniors in Civil/Structural, Chemical, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with

Qualifications

• Current Juniors pursuing a Civil/Structural Engineering, Chemical, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited undergrad program.
• Onsite Internship located in Midlothian, VA.
• Interest in heavy industrial field and consulting engineering.
• Must be a team player with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be results oriented and committed to quality.
• No housing stipend provided; US citizen with valid driver's license, pass drug test & background check.

Responsibilities

• Job shadowing, client site visits and design engineering project work.
• Onsite engagement in Midlothian, VA as part of a hands-on internship.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Quality focus

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering

Chemical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Job description

Progressive Design, Inc. is currently seeking Engineering Interns. This is a paid position for the summer of 2027that is located in Midlothian, VA- (Richmond, VA area).

We hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.

Internship Requirements and Information:

• Current Juniors pursuing a Civil/Structural Engineering degree ,Chemical Engineering degree, Mechanical Engineering degree or Electrical Engineering degree from an accredited undergraduate program
• Onsite Internship located in Midlothian, VA
• Internship will focus on job shadowing, client site visits and design engineering project work
• Interest in the heavy industrial field & consulting engineering
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must be results oriented
• Must be a team player
• Must possess uncompromised commitment to quality
• No housing stipend is provided.
• Must have a US citizen, have a Valid Driver's License, pass a Drug Test & Background Check

Company Overview:

Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.

Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service, multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including: EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and detailed project/construction estimates.

We serve Fortune 500 companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films, fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and beverage, and discrete manufacturing.